A raw memoir of a Marine's experience in the Gulf War, exploring the psychological toll of combat.
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A raw memoir of a Marine's experience in the Gulf War, exploring the psychological toll of combat.
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When the marines -- or "jarheads," as they call themselves -- were sent in 1990 to Saudi Arabia to fight the Iraqis, Swofford was there, with a hundred-pound pack on his shoulders and a sniper's rifle in his hands. It was one misery upon another. He lived in sand for six months, his girlfriend back home betrayed him for a scrawny hotel clerk, he was punished by boredom and fear, he considered suicide, he pulled a gun on one of his fellow marines, and he was shot at by both Iraqis and Americans. ...
What's Inside
will contain mild spoilers
Romance & sex
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Moderate sexual references and crude discussions among soldiers.
Violence & gore
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Frequent graphic depictions of war violence and psychological trauma.
Profanity
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Frequent strong profanity typical of military culture.
Substance use
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Moderate alcohol use depicted among soldiers, not glamorized.
LGBTQ+ Rep.
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No evidence found in available sources.
Religious content
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Magic & witchcraft
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Occult / demonology
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Political content
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Moderate commentary on military life and U.S. foreign policy.
Self-harm / suicide
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Brief mentions of mental strain and despair in war context.
Abuse & suffering
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Minor references to harsh military training and discipline.
Other
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